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What was the first medical college in the United States?

The College of Philadelphia Department of Medicine, now the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, was established on May 3, 1765. The first commencement was held June 21, 1768, when medical diplomas were presented to the ten members of the graduating class.

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